Legalize
Legalize / Portugal / Decreto-Governo

Decreto do Governo n.º 28/85 — Aprova para adesão a Convenção Internacional sobre Normas de Formação, de Certificação e de Serviço de Quartos para os…

Tipo Decreto-Governo
Publicação 1985-08-08
Última atualização 1999-10-22
Estado Em vigor texto desatualizado
Texto Tal como publicado
Ministério Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros - Direcção-Geral dos Negócios Económicos
Fonte DRE
PDF Descarregar
artigos 18

Este é o ato tal como foi publicado. As alterações posteriores não estão incorporadas no texto: cada uma é um ato autónomo neste repositório e uma entrada no historial desta lei.

3 atos modificativos · 1999-10-22, Decreto do Presidente da República n.º 193/99 — Estende ao território de Macau, nos mesmo…

Aprova para adesão a Convenção Internacional sobre Normas de Formação, de Certificação e de Serviço de Quartos para os Marítimos, de 1978

Histórico de alterações JSON API
b)

Operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery, including pumping and piping systems, auxiliary boiler plant and steering gear systems;

c)

Operation, testing and maintenance of electrical and control equipment;

d)

Operation and maintenance of cargo handling equipment and deck machinery;

e)

Detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults and action to prevent damage;

f)

Organization of safe maintenance and repair procedures;

g)

Methods of, and aids for, fire prevention, detection and extinction;

h)

Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the environment by ships;

i)

Regulations to be observed to prevent pollution of the marine environment;

j)

Effects of marine pollution on the environment;

k)

First aid related to injuries which might be expected in machinery spaces and use of first aid equipment;

l)

Functions and use of life-saving appliances;

m)

Methods of damage control;

n)

Safe working practices.

5 - Every candidate shall possess a knowledge of international maritime law embodied in international agreements and conventions as they affect the specific obligations and responsibilities of the engine department, particularly those concerning safety and the protection of the marine environment. The extent of knowledge of national maritime legislation is left to the discretion of the administration but shall include national arrangements for implementing international agreements and conventions.

6 - Every candidate shall possess a knowledge of personnel management, organization and training aboard ships.

Regulation III-3

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery between 750 kW and 3000 kW propulsion power.

1 - Every chief engineer officer and second engineer officer of a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3000 kW propulsion power shall hold an appropriate certificate.

2 - Every candidate for certification shall:

a)

Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness, including eyesight and hearing;

b)

Meet the requirements for certification as an engineer officer in charge of a watch; and

i)

For certification as second engineer officer, have not less than 12 months' approved sea-going service as assistant engineer officer or engineer officer;

ii) For certification as chief engineer officer, have not less than 24 months' approved sea-going service of which not less than 12 months shall be served while qualified to serve as second engineer officer;

c)

Have attended an approved practical fire-fighting course;

d)

Have passed appropriate examination to the satisfaction of the administration. Such examination shall include the material set out in the appendix to this regulation, except that the administration may vary the requirements for examination and sea-going service for officers of ships engaged on near-coastal voyages, bearing in mind the types of automatic and remotely operated controls with which such ships are fitted and the effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters.

3 - Training to achieve the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience shall take into account relevant international regulations and recommendations.

4 - The level of knowledge required under the different paragraph of the appendix may be varied according to whether the certificate is being issued at chief engineer officer or second engineer officer level.

5 - Every engineer officer who is qualified to serve as second engineer officer of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more may serve as chief engineer officer of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 3000 kW propulsion power provided that not less than 12 months' approved sea-going service shall have been served as an engineer officer in a position of responsibility.

Appendix to regulation III-3

Minimum knowledge required for certification of chief engineer officers and second engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3000 kW propulsion power.

1 - The syllabus given below is compiled for examination of candidates for certification as chief engineer officer or second engineer officer of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3000 kW propulsion power. Bearing in mind that a second engineer officer shall be in a position to assume the responsibilities of the chief engineer officer at any time, examination in these subjects shall be designed to test the candidate's ability to assimilate all available information that affects the safe operation of the ship's machinery.

2 - With respect to paragraphs 3, d), and 4, a), below, the administration may omit knowledge requirements for types of propulsion machinery other than those machinery installations for which the certificate to be awarded shall be valid. A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid for any category of machinery installation which has been omitted until the engineer officer proves to be competent in these items to the satisfaction of the administration. Any such limitation shall be stated in the certificate.

3 - Every candidate shall possess sufficient elementary theoretical knowledge to understand the basic principles involved in the following subject:

a)

Combustion processes;

b)

Heat transmission;

c)

Mechanics and hydromechanics;

d):

i)

Marine diesel engines;

ii) Marine steam propulsion plant;

iii) Marine gas turbines;

e)

Steering gear systems;

f)

Properties of fuels and lubricants;

g)

Properties of materials;

h)

Fire-extinguishing agents;

i)

Marine electrical equipment;

j)

Automation, instrumentation and control systems;

k)

Ship construction, including damage control;

l)

Auxiliary systems.

4 - Every candidate shall possess adequate practical knowledge in at least the following subjects:

a)

Operation and maintenance of:

i)

Marine diesel engines;

ii) Marine steam propulsion plant;

iii) Marine gas turbines;

b)

Operation and maintenance of auxiliary machinery systems, including steering gear systems;

c)

Operation, testing and maintenance of electrical and control equipment;

d)

Operation and maintenance of cargo handing equipment and deck machinery;

e)

Detection of machinery malfunction, location of faults and action to prevent damage.

f)

Organization of safe maintenance and repair procedures;

g)

Methods of, and aids for, fire prevention, detection and extinction;

h)

Regulations to be observed regarding pollution of the marine environment and methods and aids to prevent such pollution;

i)

First aid related to injuries which might be expected in machinery spaces and use of first aid equipment;

j)

Functions and use of life-saving appliances;

k)

Methods of damage control with specific reference to action to be taken in the event of flooding of sea water into the engine room;

l)

Safe working practices.

5 - Every candidate shall possess a knowledge of international maritime law as embodied in international agreements and conventions as they affect the specific obligations and responsibilities of the engine department, particularly those concerning safety and the protection of the marine environment. The extent of knowledge of national maritime legislation is left to the discretion of the administration but shall include national arrangements for implementing international agreements and conventions.

6 - Every candidate shall possess a knowledge of personnel management, Organization and training aboard ships.

Regulation III-4

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of engineer officers in charge of a watch in a traditionally manned engine room or designated duty engineer officers in a periodically unmanned engine room.

1 - Every engineer officer in charge of a watch in a traditionally manned engine room or the designated duty engineer officer in a periodically unmanned engine room on a sea-going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more shall hold an appropriate certificate.

2 - Every candidate for certification shall:

a)

Be not less than 18 years of age;

b)

Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness including eyesight and hearing;

c)

Have not less than a total of 3 years approved education of training, relevant to the duties of a marine engineer;

d)

Have completed an adequate period of sea-going service which may have been included within the period of 3 years stated in sub-paragraph c);

e)

Satisfy the administration that he has the theoretical and practical knowledge of the operation and maintenance of marine machinery appropriate to the duties of an engineer officer;

f)

Have attended an approved practical fire fighting course;

g)

Have knowledge of safe working practices.

The administration may vary the requirement of sub-paragraphs c) and d) for engineer officers of ships powered by main propulsion machinery of less than 3000 kW propulsion power engaged on near-coastal voyages, bearing in mind the effect on the safety of all ships which may be operating in the same waters.

3 - Every candidate shall have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of main and auxiliary machinery, which shall include knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and also knowledge of at least the following specific items:

a)

Watchkeeping routines:

i)

Duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch;

ii) Routine duties undertaken during a watch;

iii) Maintenance of the machinery space log book and the significance of readings taken;

iv) Duties associated with handing over a watch;

b)

Main and auxiliary machinery:

i)

Assisting in the preparation of main machinery and preparation of auxiliary machinery for operation;

ii) Operation of steam boilers, including combustion system;

iii) Methods of checking water level in steam boilers and action necessary if water level is abnormal;

iv) Location of common faults of machinery and plant in engine and boiler rooms and action necessary to prevent damage;

c)

Pumping systems:

i)

Routine pumping operations;

ii) Operation of bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems;

d)

Generating plant:

Preparing, starting, coupling and changing over alternators or generators;

e)

Safety and emergency procedures:

i)

Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate actions to be taken in the event of a fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems;

ii) Safe isolation of electrical and other types of plant and equipment required before personnel are permitted to work on such plant and equipment;

f)

Anti-pollution procedures:

The precautions to be observed to prevent pollution of the environment by oil, cargo residue, sewage, smoke or other pollutants. The use of pollution prevention equipment, including oily water separators, sludge tank systems and sewage disposal plant;

g)

First aid:

Basic first aid related to injuries which might be expected in machinery spaces.

4 - Where steam boilers do not form part of a ship's machinery, the administration may omit the knowledge requirements of paragraphs 3, b), ii) and iii). A certificate awarded on such a basis shall not be valid for service on ships in which steam boilers form part of a ship's machinery until the engineer officer proves to be competent in the omitted items to the satisfaction of the administration. Any such limitations shall be stated in the certificate.

5 - The training to achieve the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience shall take into account relevant international regulations and recommendations.

Regulation III-5

Mandatory minimum requirements to ensure the continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for engineer officers.

1 - Every engineer officer holding a certificate who is serving at sea or intends to return to sea after a period ashore shall, in order to continue to qualify for sea-going service in the rank appropriate to his certificate, be required at regular intervals not exceeding five years to satisfy the administration as to:

a)

Medical fitness, including eyesight and hearing; and

b)

Professional competence:

i)

By approved service as an engineer officer of at least one during the preceding 5 years; or

ii) By virtue of having performed functions relating to the duties appropriate to the grade of certificate held which is considered to be at least equivalent to the sea-going service required in paragraph 1, b), i); or

iii) By one of the following:

Passing an approved test; or

Successfully completing an approved course or courses; or

Having completed approved seagoing service as an engineer officer for a period of not less than three months in a supernumerary capacity or in a lower rank than that for which he holds the certificate, immediately prior to taking up the rank to which he is entitled by virtue of his certificate.

2 - The course or courses referred to in paragraph 1, b), ii), shall include, in particular, changes in the relevant international regulations and recommendations concerning the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment.

3 - The administration shall ensure that the texts of recent changes in international regulations concerning the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment are made available to ships under its jurisdiction.

Regulation III-6

Mandatory minimum requirements for ratings forming part of and engine room watch

1 - The minimum requirements for a rating if forming part of an engine room watch shall be as set out in paragraph 2. These requirements art not for:

a)

A rating nominated as the assistant to the engineer officer in charge of the watch (ver nota *);

b)

A rating who is under training;

c)

A rating whose duties while on watch are of an unskilled nature.

(nota *) Reference is made to Resolution 9 «Recommendation on Minimum Requirements for a Rating Nominated as the Assistant to the Engineer Officer in Charge the Watch» adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978.

2 - Every rating forming part of an engine room watch shall:

a)

Be not less than 16 years of age;

b)

Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness, including eyesight and hearing;

c)

Satisfy the administration as to:

i)

Experience or training regarding firefighting, basic first aid, personal survival techniques, health hazards and personal safety;

ii) Ability to understand orders and make himself understood in matters relevant to his duties;

d)

Satisfy the administration that he has:

i)

Shore experience relevant to his seagoing duties, supplemented by an adequate period of sea-going service as required by the administration; or

ii) Undergone special training either presea or on board ship, including an adequate period of sea-going service as required by the administration; or

iii) Approved sea-going service of at least 6 months.

3 - Every such rating shall have knowledge of:

a)

Engine room watchkeeping procedures and the ability to carry out a watch routine appropriate to his duties;

b)

Safe working practices as related to engine room operations;

c)

Terms used in machinery spaces and names of machinery and equipment relative to his duties;

d)

Basic environmental protection procedures.

4 - Every rating required to keep a boiler watch shall have knowledge of the safe operation of boilers and shall have the ability to maintain the correct water levels and steam pressures.

5 - Every rating forming part of an engine room watch shall be familiar with his watchkeeping duties in the machinery spaces on the ship on which he is to serve. In particular, with respect to that ship the rating shall have:

a)

Knowledge of the use of appropriate internal communication systems;

b)

Knowledge of escape routes from machinery spaces;

c)

Knowledge of engine room alarm systems and ability to distinguish between the various alarms with special reference to fire extinguishing gas alarms;

d)

Familiarity with the location and use of firefighting equipment in the machinery spaces.

6 - A seafarer may be considered by the administration to have met the requirements of this regulation if he has served in a relevant capacity in the engine department for a period of not less than 1 year within the last 5 years preceding the entry into force of the Convention for that administration.

CHAPTER IV

Radio department

Radio watchkeeping and maintenance

Explanatory note

Mandatory provisions relating to radio watchkeeping are set forth in the radio regulations and the safety radio watchkeeping and maintenance provisions are set forth in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and in the radio regulations, as these two sets of regulations may be amended and are in force. Attentions is also directed to the relevant resolutions adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978.

Regulation IV-1

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of radio officers

1 - Every radio officer in charge of, or performing, radio duties in a ship shall hold an appropriate certificate or certificates issued or recognized by the administration under the provisions of the radio regulations and have adequate qualifying service.

2 - In addition, a radio officer shall:

a)

Be not less than 18 years of age;

b)

Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight, hearing and speech;

c)

Meet the requirements of the appendix to this regulation.

3 - Every candidate for a certificate shall be required to pass an examination or examinations to the satisfaction of the administration concerned.

4 - The level of knowledge required for certification shall he sufficient for the radio officer to carry out his radio duties safely and efficiently. In determining the appropriate level of knowledge and the training necessary to achieve that knowledge and practical ability, the administration shall take into account the requirements of the radio regulations and the appendix to this regulation. Administrations shall also take into account the relevant resolutions adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978, and relevant IMO recommendations.

Appendix to regulation IV-1

Minimum additional knowledge and training requirements for radio officers

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the issue of a certificate in compliance with the radio regulations, radio officers shall have knowledge and training, including practical training, in the following:

a)

The provision of radio services in emergencies, including:

i)

Abandon ship;

ii) Fire aboard ship;

iii) Partial or full breakdown of the radio station;

b)

The operation of lifeboats, liferafts, buoyant apparatus and their equipment, with special reference to portable and fixed lifeboat radio apparatus and emergency position-indicating radio beacons;

c)

Survival at sea;

d)

First aid;

e)

Fire prevention and fire-fighting, with particular reference to the radio installation;

f)

Preventive measures for the safety of ship and personnel in connection with hazards related to radio equipment, including electrical, radiation, chemical and mechanical hazards;

g)

The use of the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR), with particular reference to radiocommunications;

h)

Ship position-reporting systems and procedures;

i)

The use of the International Code of Signals and the IMO Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary;

j)

Radio medical systems and procedures.

Regulation IV-2

Mandatory minimum requirements to ensure the continued proficiency and updating of knowledge for radio officers

1 - Every radio officer holding a certificate or certificates issued or recognized by the administration shall, in order to continue to qualify for sea-going service, be required to satisfy the administration as to the following:

a)

Medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight, hearing and speech, at regular intervals not exceeding 5 years; and

b)

Professional competence:

i)

By approved radiocommunications service as a radio officer with no single interruption of service exceeding 5 years;

ii) Following such interruption, by passing an approved test or successfully completing an approved training course or courses at sea or ashore, which shall include elements that are of direct relevance to the safety of life at sea and modern radiocommunication equipment and may also include radionavigation equipment.

2 - When new modes, equipment or practices are being introduced aboard ships entitled to fly its flag, the administration may require radio officers to pass an approved test or successfully complete an appropriate training course or courses at sea or ashore, with particular reference to safety duties.

3 - Every radio officer shall, to continue to qualify for sea-going service on board particular types of ships for which special training requirements have been internationally agreed upon, successfully complete approved relevant training or examinations which shall take into account relevant international regulations and recommendations.

4 - The administration shall ensure that the texts of recent changes in international regulations realising to radiocommunications and relevant to the safety of life at sea are available to ships under its jurisdiction.

5 - Administrations are encouraged, in consultation with those concerned, to formulate or promote the formulation of a structure of refresher and updating courses, either voluntary or mandatory, as appropriate, at sea or ashore, for radio officers who are serving at sea and especially for re-entrants to sea-going service. The course or courses shall include elements that are of direct relevance to radio duties and include changes in marine radiocommunication technology and relevant international regulations and recommendations (ver nota *) concerning the safety of life at sea.

(nota *) Including any IMO recommendations concerning the development of the maritime distress system.

Regulation IV-3

Mandatory minimum requirements for certification of radiotelephone operators

1 - Every radiotelephone operator in charge of, or performing, radio duties in a ship shall hold an appropriate certificate or certificates issued or recognized by the administration under the provisions of the radio regulations.

2 - In addition, such radiotelephone operator of a ship, which is required to have a radiotelephone station by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, shall:

a)

Be not less than 18 years of age;

b)

Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness, particularly regarding eyesight, hearing and speech;

c)

Meet the requirements of the appendix to this regulation.

3 - Every candidate for a certificate shall be required to pass an examination or examinations to the satisfaction of the administration concerned.

4 - The level of knowledge required for certification shall be sufficient for the radiotelephone operator to carry out his radio duties safely and efficiently. In determining the appropriate level of knowledge and the training necessary to achieve that knowledge and practical ability, the administration shall take into account the requirements of the radio regulations and the appendix to this regulation. Administrations shall also take into account the relevant resolutions adopted by the International Conference on Training and Certification of Seafarers, 1978, and relevant IMO recommendations.

Appendix to regulation IV-3

Minimum additional knowledge and training requirements for radiotelephone operators

In addition to satisfying the requirements for the issue of a certificate in compliance with the radio regulations, radiotelephone operators shall have knowledge and training, including practical training, in the following:

a)

The provision of radio services in emergencies, including:

i)

Abandon ship;

ii) Fire aboard ship;

iii) Partial or full breakdown of the radio station;

b)

The operation of lifeboats, liferafts, buoyant apparatus and their equipment, with special reference to portable and fixed lifeboat radio apparatus and emergency position-indicating radio beacons;

c)

Survival at sea;

d)

First aid;

e)

Fire prevention and fire-fighting, with particular reference to the radio installation;

f)

Preventive measures for the safety of ship and personnel in connexion with hazards related to radio equipment, including electrical, radiation, chemical and mechanical hazards;

g)

The use of the IMO Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual (MERSAR), with particular reference to radiocommunications;

h)

Ship position-reporting systems and procedures;

i)

The use of the International Code of Signals and the IMO Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary;

j)

Radio medical systems and procedures.

CHAPTER V

Special requirements for tankers

Regulation V-1

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings of oil tankers.

1 - Officers and ratings who are to have specific duties, and responsibilities related to those duties, in connexion with cargo and cargo equipment on oil tankers and who have not served on board an oil tanker as part of the regular complement before carrying out such duties shall have completed an appropriate shore-based fire-fighting course; and

a)

An appropriate period of supervised shipboard service in order to acquire adequate knowledge of safe operational practices; or

b)

An approved oil tanker familiarisation course which includes basic safety and pollution prevention precautions and procedures, layouts of different types of oil tankers, types of cargo, their hazards and their handling equipment, general operational sequence and oil tanker terminology.

2 - Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and, if other than the foregoing, any person with the immediate responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo, in addition to the provisions of paragraph 1, shall have:

a)

Relevant experience appropriate to their duties on oil tankers; and

b)

Completed a specialized training programme appropriate to their duties, including oil tanker safety, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention and control, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

3 - Within 2 years after the entry into force of the Convention for a Party, a seafarer may be considered to have met the requirements of paragraph 2, b), if he has served in a relevant capacity on board oil tankers for a period of not less than 1 year within the preceding 5 years.

Regulation V-2

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings of chemical tankers.

1 - Officers and ratings who are to have specific duties, and responsibilities related to those duties, in connection with cargo and cargo equipment on chemical tankers and who have not served on board a chemical tanker as part of the regular complement, before carrying out such duties shall have completed an appropriate shore-based fire-fighting course; and

a)

An appropriate period of supervised shipboard service in order to acquire adequate knowledge of safe operational practices; or

b)

An approved chemical tanker familiarisation course which includes basic safety and pollution prevention precautions and procedures, layouts of different types of chemical tankers, types of cargo, their hazards and their handling equipment, general operational sequence and chemical tanker terminology.

2 - Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and, if other than the foregoing, any person with the immediate responsibility for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo, in addition to the provisions of paragraph 1, shall have:

a)

Relevant experience appropriate to their duties on chemical tankers; and

b)

Completed a specialized training programme appropriate to their duties, including chemical tanker safety, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention and control, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

3 - Within 2 years after the entry into force of the Convention for a Party, a seafarer may be considered to have met the requirements of paragraph 2, b), if he has served in a relevant capacity on board chemical tankers for a period of not less than 1 year within the preceding 5 years.

Regulation V-3

Mandatory minimum requirements for the training and qualifications of masters, officers and ratings of liquefied gas tankers.

1 - Officers and ratings who are to have specific duties, and responsibilities related to those duties, in connexion with cargo and cargo equipment on liquefied gas tankers and who have not served on board a liquefied gas tanker as part of the regular complement before carrying out such duties shall have completed an appropriate shore-based fire-fighting course; and

a)

An appropriate period of supervised shipboard service in order to acquire adequate knowledge of safe operational practices; or

b)

An approved liquefied gas tanker familiarization course which includes basic safety and pollution prevention precautions and procedures, layouts of different types of liquefied gas tankers, types of cargo, their hazards and their handling equipment, general operational sequence and liquefied gas tanker terminology.

2 - Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates. second engineer officers and, if other than the foregoing, any person with the immediate responsability for loading, discharging and care in transit or handling of cargo, in addition to the provisions of paragraph 1, shall have:

a)

Relevant experience appropriate to their duties on liquefied gas tankers; and

b)

Completed a specialized training programme appropriate to their duties, including liquefied gas tanker safety, fire safety measures and systems, pollution prevention and control, operational practice and obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

3 - Within 2 years after the entry into force of the Convention for a Party, a seafarer may be considered to have met the requirements of paragraph 2, b), if he has served in a relevant capacity on board liquefied gas tankers for a period of not less than 1 year within the preceding 5 years.

CHAPTER VI

Proficiency in survival craft

Regulation VI-1

Mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft

Every seafarer to be issued with a certificate of proficiency in survival craft shall:

a)

Be not less than 17 years of age;

b)

Satisfy the administration as to medical fitness;

c)

Have approved sea-going service of not less than 12 months or have attended an approved training course and have approved sea-going service of not less than 9 months;

d)

Satisfy the administration by examination or by continuous assessment during an approved training course that he possesses knowledge of the contents of the appendix to this regulation;

e)

Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the administration by examination or by continuous assessment during an approved training course that he possesses the ability to:

i)

Don a life-jacket correctly; safely jump from a height into the water; board a survival craft from the water while wearing a lifejacket;

ii) Right an inverted liferaft while wearing a life-jacket;

iii) Interpret the markings on survival craft with respect to the number of persons they are permitted to carry;

iv) Make the correct commands required for launching and boarding the survival craft, clearing the ship and handling and disembarking from the survival craft;

v)

Prepare and launch survival craft safely into the water and clear the ship's side quickly;

vi) Deal with injured persons both during and after abandonment;

vii) Row and steer, erect a mast, set the sails, manage a boat under sail and steer a boat by compass;

viii) Use signalling equipment, including pyrotechnics;

ix) Use portable radio equipment for survival craft.

Appendix to regulation VI-1

Minimum knowledge required for the issue of certificates of proficiency in survival craft

1 - Types of emergency situations which may occur, such as collisions, fire, foundering.

2 - Principles of survival including:

a)

Value of training and drills;

b)

Need to he ready for any emergency;

c)

Actions to be taken when called to survival craft stations;

d)

Actions to be taken when required to abandon ship;

e)

Actions to be taken when in the water;

f)

Actions to be taken when aboard a survival craft;

g)

Main dangers to survivors.

3 - Special duties assigned to each crew member as indicated in the muster list, including the differences between the signals calling all crew to survival craft and to fire stations.

4 - Types of life-saving appliances normally carried on board ships.

5 - Construction and outfit of survival craft and individual items of their equipment.

6 - Particular characteristics and facilities of survival craft.

7 - Various types of devices used for launching survival craft.

8 - Methods of launching survival craft into a rough sea.

9 - Action to be taken after leaving the ship.

10 - Handling survival craft in rough weather.

11 - Use of painter, sea anchor and all other equipment.

12 - Apportionment of food and water in survival craft.

13 - Methods of helicopter rescue.

14 - Use of the first aid kit and resuscitation techniques.

15 - Radio devices carried in survival craft, including emergency position-indicating radio beacons.

16 - Effects of hypothermia and its prevention; use of protective covers and protective garments.

17 - Methods of starting and operating a survival craft engine and its accessories together with the use of fire extinguisher provided.

18 - Use of emergency boats and motor lifeboats for marshalling liferafts and rescue of survivors and persons in the sea.

19 - Beaching a survival craft.

A consulta deste documento não substitui a leitura do Diário da República correspondente. Não nos responsabilizamos por eventuais incorreções resultantes da transcrição do original para este formato.

Este texto é publicado ao abrigo das condições de reutilização do próprio DRE, não ao abrigo de uma licença Legalize nem de domínio público. DRE
Acesso universal e gratuito ao Diário da República, nos termos do artigo 3.º do Decreto-Lei n.º 83/2016, de 16 de dezembro, que abrange a impressão, o arquivo, a pesquisa e o livre acesso ao conteúdo dos atos publicados, em formatos eletrónicos de acesso aberto; e do regime de dados abertos da Lei n.º 68/2021, de 26 de agosto. A edição eletrónica é a que faz fé (eli:legal_value = official).